Kazaa Mp3 File Sharing
Kazaa is currently the king of file sharing utilities, posting a whopping 95.5 million downloads from May 22, 2002 to July 18, 2002 according to Download.com - roughly 1.5 million a day.
What it does
Kazaa lets you search for almost any kind of file; from audio and video to text and pictures. You can set your own filters to distinguish between file types and even language. Included is a feature that tries to block out viruses and worms, always a risk with file sharing tools.
Is it safe to download?
Millions of users participate in Kazaa file sharing but there are risks. You must be sure to put your files in the proper directory or their is a chance outside users can access parts of your computer you wouldn't want them to. Be sure to read 3 things you need to know before you start messing with the program.
Since nothing is free, you always have to be aware of other software bundled with file sharing downloads. The companies have to make their money somehow and they do it through partnerships with other sofware companies. Be sure to read Kazaa's privacy policy to find out exactly what you are downloading. Also, read the installation instrucitons carefully to see what is being added to your computer.